When I was looking for work myself, my best friend was an Excel spreadsheet, which tracked who I was reaching out to, what company they were from, and what date I reached out, followed up and met with them. As you grow your network (and you will want to ensure you are in a job search), it's imperative to have a tracking system. This way, if you reach out to a potential employer and you don't hear back, you'll know when it's okay to follow up with them - I recommend 2 weeks from the first time you reached out.

When juggling follow-ups with multiple employers, staying organized is key. Here’s how: ?? Create a tracking system: Use a spreadsheet or app to track each employer, follow-up dates, and next steps. Include a section to analyze where you’re dropping off in the hiring process to improve your approach. ? Set reminders: Schedule follow-ups so nothing is missed. ??? Prioritize opportunities: Focus on time-sensitive offers first, while ensuring all follow-ups are thoughtful and tailored. ?? Take notes: Document key details from each conversation for future reference. This structure keeps you focused and on top of every opportunity.

I was in a similar situation when I was looking for a job and like every other person looking to get hired at the earliest, I went all out on applying for any job that matched my profile on different job portals. What worked for me was creating a spreadsheet tracker and color coding the applications as per the status. I kept a minimalist design so there wasn't an information overload and the color coding helped me prioritize my tasks.